Password protect file question

At first I always just put a text file in the folder with the locked zip/rar that would direct people to visit that said URL to get the password, but recently I have been putting a shortcut file in the folder for the people to just open or double click to take them to the password spot. Was wondering what everyone else does and what they have found gets better conversions? I have been thinking lately that maybe I should have just put both a shortcut file and a txt file in the folder to increase conversions all along :/

I don't think it actually matters? I think what matters the most is the content, how much do the people downloading it want it? I mean if you're urgently looking for something that works, and you tell them you have it, they'll do it anyway?

Now this is a special one.. I started a legit download website that offers the real deal. I only include a txt file but with a well written text that explains that we will get money for the survey they will have to complete but that it serves as a motivation and that they in exchange will get even more quality downloads. This not only gave me a staggering conversion rate of 18%, but also resulted in returning visitors that did more downloads. But I guess this only works if you wanna build a legit download website. I also have to admit that the initial traffic is less than the other methods, because you inform them about the up coming survey, but it's definitely more profitable. BUT not suited for temporary landing pages

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